Consumers 'In Line' by March 31 will be able to complete enrollment in Health Insurance Marketplace

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Mar 28, 2014 at 10:57 AM

Delawareans who start but are unable to complete their enrollment in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan by the end of open enrollment March 31, will have until mid-April to finish their enrollments for coverage effective in 2014.

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Delawareans who start but are unable to complete their enrollment in a Health Insurance Marketplace plan by the end of open enrollment March 31, will have until mid-April to finish their enrollments for coverage effective in 2014.

The announcement means that individuals will not be able to buy marketplace plans and get covered in 2014 if they start their applications April 1 or later, unless they otherwise qualify for a special enrollment period. The Affordable Care Act requires all people who can afford to buy insurance to get covered or face a possible tax penalty.

The next open enrollment period begins Nov. 15 for coverage effective in 2015.